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Harris Farm: The 1st Massachusetts Heavy Artillery’s Baptism of Fire

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Terry Rensel

General Ulysses S. Grant had decided to move around Gen. Robert E. Lee’s right once again in another flanking maneuver in the Overland Campaign. On the night of May 18, 1864, the Union’s Army of the Potomac started shifting away … Continue reading →

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“Using…Superlatives Not Found in Military Tactics or Church Catechism”: Berdan’s Sharpshooters at Kelly’s Ford

Posted on November 7, 2015 by ECW Guest Post

Today, we are pleased to welcome back guest author Mike Block In the fall of 1863, Berdan’s Sharpshooters were respected on both sides of the field. There initial purpose being to “bring together the best marksmen possible of the North, … Continue reading →

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Unknown Flag of Gettysburg

Posted on June 11, 2015 by ECW Guest Post

Today, we are pleased to welcome back guest author Jim Taub On July 1st, 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg began. As the forces of both armies converged on the sleepy Pennsylvania town that Wednesday morning, each regiment carried with them … Continue reading →

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Shenandoah Subordinates: George Crook and the Controversy of Fisher’s Hill

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Daniel Davis

Part three in a series. Jubal Early’s Confederates tramped through the night of September 19. After being routed off the battlefield at Winchester and chased through the town, the Army of the Valley headed south. They did not stop until … Continue reading →

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Shenandoah Subordinates: David Russell’s Final Battle

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Daniel Davis

Part two in a series. Finally, the days of waiting were over. For over a month, the Federals under Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan had been marching back and forth through the Shenandoah Valley in a veritable dance with Lieut. Gen. … Continue reading →

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Battle of Rutherford’s Farm, Carters Farm or Stephenson’s Depot

Posted on July 20, 2014 by ECW Guest Post

Today we welcome back guest author Kyle Rothemich. Following his victory at Cool Spring on July 18th, Lt. Gen. Jubal A. Early started to withdraw deeper into the Shenandoah Valley. On July 19th he sent Confederate Maj. Gen. Stephen D. … Continue reading →

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“He Was Decidedly the Best General Officer From Our State”

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Phill Greenwalt

Another installment of the “Tales From the Tombstone” series in conjunction with the 150th Anniversary of the Overland Campaign Hailing from Halifax, North Carolina, miles from the Virginia-North Carolina border, Junius Daniel led a privileged life. Hailing from a distinguished … Continue reading →

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On the 149th Anniversary of the Bloody Angle

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Chris Mackowski

In the midst of the Chancellorsville sesquicentennial, the 149th anniversary of the battle of the Wilderness slipped by unnoticed, and the anniversary of the battle of Spotsylvania Court House arrived without fanfare. But I’ve taken it upon myself as my … Continue reading →

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“Never was there a more beautiful sunrise…” The Battles for Fairview and Hazel Grove, Part Three

Posted on May 5, 2013 by ECW Guest Post

The third in a four-part miniseries. The following is the text from Elizabeth “Beth” Parnicza’s 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Chancellorsville tour covering the action of May 3rd, 1863, in the area between Hazel Grove and Fairview. Ramseur led … Continue reading →

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“Never was there a more beautiful sunrise…” The Battles for Fairview and Hazel Grove, Part Two

Posted on May 5, 2013 by ECW Guest Post

The second in a four-part miniseries. The following is the text from Elizabeth “Beth” Parnicza’s 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Chancellorsville tour covering the action of May 3rd, 1863, in the area between Hazel Grove and Fairview. The Federals … Continue reading →

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